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by Meg Hanan | Dec 13, 2021 | Policy & Advocacy
Seattle City Council is wrapping up its work for the year. Below are a few of the pieces of legislation that the Seattle Metro Chamber has been tracking: Ending premium pay for grocery workers This legislation was adopted by the Council last January and required that...
by Meg Hanan | Nov 8, 2021 | Policy & Advocacy
At the end of October, Seattle City Council discussed amendments to the Mayor’s Proposed 2022 Budget. Below are a few items highlights: Finance General Department of Finance and Administrative Services $360,000 for a victims’ compensation fund and community-based...
by Meg Hanan | Oct 22, 2021 | Policy & Advocacy
The Seattle 2022 City budget process is well underway. This week Seattle City Council will discuss amendments to the Mayor’s proposed 2022 budget. Those meetings will take place October 26 through October 28. You can find the Chamber’s letter outlining some of our...
by Meg Hanan | Aug 9, 2021 | Policy & Advocacy
On Thursday, August 5, the Sound Transit Board of Directors took a vote adopting the hybrid approach to realignment championed by King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci and Board Chair Kent Keel. The Chamber submitted a letter supporting this proposal. The letter...
by Meg Hanan | Aug 2, 2021 | Policy & Advocacy
On August 5 at 1:00 p.m., the Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene for a special meeting to vote on the realignment of the voter-approved ST3 light rail expansion package. The Board plans to take a vote on a hybrid realignment proposal that combines King...